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adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>NEW YORK -- Jon Gruden looks at the present and predicted future of youth sports. It makes him cringe. The Super Bowl-winning coach and current ESPN football analyst got involved with the Sports Matter program through the DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation last year. In just more than a year, Sports Matter has repaired fields, bought uniforms and equipment as part of DICK's $25 million multiyear commitment.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:02:31 GMT44533635-3539-11e5-b81b-353ff38f384c2015-07-28T15:02:31ZMichael Arace commentary | State's math adding to burden in City Leaguehttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/24/0724-arace-on-high-schools.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>The American idea of public education was championed by Horace Mann (1796-1859), who believed that all children, regardless of background, should have the opportunity to learn from well-trained teachers. He believed that battling ignorance should be a common goal for an “interested public” in a “free society.”michael araceFri, 24 Jul 2015 09:38:47 GMTe2d00bc5-31a8-11e5-ac0e-353ff38f384c2015-07-24T09:38:47ZHigh schools | City League schools claim foul on new way OHSAA counts student-athleteshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/23/ohsaa-urban-enrollment.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>City League coaches and administrators — and many others from urban districts throughout Ohio — were outraged to learn recently that their schools had grown significantly, at least in the eyes of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Ohio Department of Education.steve blackledgeThu, 23 Jul 2015 09:07:00 GMTe36499c3-30db-11e5-a80d-353ff38f384c2015-07-23T09:07:00ZAmateur announcementshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/21/ama21-g6q12lpjh-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>The Jeff McGowan Memorial 5k will be held August 16th at 8:30 a.m. at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. For more information please visit www.runohio.com or call Matt McGowan at 740-587-0376.Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:05:13 GMTb81c3c59-2f77-11e5-bf9f-353ff38f384c2015-07-21T09:05:13ZHigh schools: OCC goes to five-division alignmenthttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/18/occ-goes-to-five-division-alignment.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>When superintendents, principals and athletics directors from the 32 Ohio Capital Conference schools convened numerous times over 14 months to discuss 2016-17 realignment proposals, it often had the feel of a contentious Middle East summit. Commissioner Dave Cecutti likened his role to that of secretary of state in the often-divisive proceedings.steve blackledgeSat, 18 Jul 2015 11:00:08 GMT507cd37e-2d1c-11e5-8667-353ff38f384c2015-07-18T11:00:08ZOfficials say school will keep 'Midget' name, mascothttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/17/0717-freeberg-midgets-controversy.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>FREEBURG, Ill. -- Athletes at a southern Illinois high school will keep the nickname Freeburg Midgets, despite the objections of a group representing people with dwarfism who find the name offensive.Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:43:00 GMT86ae643f-2c80-11e5-8091-353ff38f384c2015-07-17T12:43:00ZHigh-school football | New contact rules seek to reduce concussionshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/14/ohsaa_7-14.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>In hopes of reducing the risk of concussions, the Ohio High School Athletic Association on Monday adopted measures placing limits on full-contact drills when preseason football practices begin on Aug. 1.steve blackledgeTue, 14 Jul 2015 09:23:15 GMTfcab447a-29da-11e5-9108-353ff38f384c2015-07-14T09:23:15ZAmateur announcementshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/14/ama14-gmd12ir2g-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>The Millionth Gym Rat 3v3 tournament will be held August 8 at Concord Park in Delaware for boys and girls grades 3-12. The cost is $80 per team. Contact Sharon at 614-545-8357 or skaplanb@aol.com to register.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 09:09:30 GMT833be6ed-29f7-11e5-9108-353ff38f384c2015-07-14T09:09:30ZHigh-school soccer | Concussions: Study singles out rough playhttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/14/study-singles-out-rough-play.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>CHICAGO — Heading the ball takes the heat in youth soccer, but limiting rough play might be a better way to prevent concussions and other injuries, a nine-year study of U.S. high school games suggests.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 09:05:07 GMT853a0105-29f7-11e5-9108-353ff38f384c2015-07-14T09:05:07ZNorthland's Seth Towns puts education first, picks Harvard over basketball powershttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/13/towns-harvard-0713.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>If only for a few minutes, many basketball know-it-alls would like to climb inside the head of Northland standout Seth Towns to understand how a coveted recruit could pass up scholarship offers from dozens of elite programs and instead commit to Harvard.steve blackledgeMon, 13 Jul 2015 08:59:17 GMTaf917e13-28d9-11e5-9108-353ff38f384c2015-07-13T08:59:17ZBasketball | Former Northland, Dayton player found guiltyhttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/09/0709-northland.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>Former Northland High School and University of Dayton basketball player Devon Scott was found guilty of burglary and trespassing charges involving break-ins on campus, a Montgomery County prosecutor said.Thu, 09 Jul 2015 09:17:11 GMT102b3eb1-261b-11e5-aefd-353ff38f384c2015-07-09T09:17:11ZBasketball | Trey Burke urges youngsters to focus on fundamentalshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/09/burke-urges-youngsters-to-focus-on-fundamentals.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>When he challenged his youthful campers to guard him during one-on-one drills in the inaugural Trey Burke Basketball Camp at Reynoldsburg, the third-year NBA player from Northland High School refused to back down. None of the two dozen or so boys and girls managed to stop Burke from scoring. His point: Letting them win would defeat the purpose.steve blackledgeThu, 09 Jul 2015 09:00:51 GMT588bbf84-260a-11e5-aefd-353ff38f384c2015-07-09T09:00:51ZAmateur announcementshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/07/amatsx07-gfa12fmep-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>Worthington Christian and Buckeye Sports Tutor will hold a youth camp July 20-22 from 6-8:30 p.m. for boys entering grades 4-6. Contact Brian at brian.stier@worthingtonchristian.com for more.Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:59:38 GMT2ffa29b1-2477-11e5-a07c-353ff38f384c2015-07-07T08:59:38ZHigh-school coaching vacancieshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/07/01/high01-ge312d3gn-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>Worthington Kilbourne is seeking a head softball coach. Resumes should be directed to athletic director Jeff Todd at jtodd@wscloud.org.Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:22:00 GMT5ca07757-1fc0-11e5-8524-353ff38f384c2015-07-01T09:22:00ZLocal talent competes in USA Volleyball boys junior nationalshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/27/boys-junior-volleyball-nationals.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>A record 479 teams are expected to compete beginning today in the USA Volleyball boys junior national championships at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. There will be approximately 5,000 total participants in the open division (14- to 18-year-olds) and club division (12 to 18).mark znidarvolleyballSat, 27 Jun 2015 10:25:16 GMT02f1baa8-1c6c-11e5-87cd-353ff38f384c2015-06-27T10:25:16ZCampus Cruise | Reynoldsburg's Destinee Gause wins two NCAA track titleshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/26/campus-cruise.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>Destinee Gause was one of the most decorated sprinters in Ohio high-school track and field history while powering Reynoldsburg to four straight Division I girls state championships. She apparently hasn’t lost a step since migrating south to Gainesville, Fla.steve blackledgeFri, 26 Jun 2015 08:49:20 GMT174e2574-1ba1-11e5-94d3-353ff38f384c2015-06-26T08:49:20ZHigh-school track and field: State champions among Central District honoreeshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/25/HS_track_honors_6-25.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>Twelve state champions were among those honored by The Dispatch as Central District track and field athletes of the year. In Division I, Ohio State-bound sprinter Nick Gray — who led Pickerington North to its first state title — was the track choice. He won the 400 meters, anchored the first-place 1,600 relay and finished second in the 100 and 200.steve blackledgeThu, 25 Jun 2015 09:48:40 GMT12edff50-1add-11e5-b9f3-353ff38f384c2015-06-25T09:48:40ZAmateur announcementshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/24/glfx24-gtp129ro1-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>Coast to Coast Baseball will hold a tryout and hitting camp for players ages 14-18, July 8 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 10 a.m. For information visit www.coasttocoastathletics.com or call 740-373-4455.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:02:48 GMT15efe379-1a40-11e5-b9f3-353ff38f384c2015-06-24T09:02:48ZAmateur sports reporthttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/16/amat16-gf6126adq-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>• The Mayes Community Temple Outdoor Hoops Classic will be held July 17-19 at Martin Luther King Park, Marion. Cost is $175 per team. Double elimination. Registration deadline is July 15. For information call Johnnie Mayes at 740-751-5662 or 740-382-5350.Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:58:06 GMTf4dfd334-13f6-11e5-937b-353ff38f384c2015-06-16T11:58:06ZHigh school: Weekly wraphttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/13/hs-wrappers-6-13-art-gpj124r3o-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>In addition to the two Athletes of The Week, The Dispatch recognizes a top performer in each sport in season:Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:21:06 GMT69073107-119b-11e5-b809-353ff38f384c2015-06-13T12:21:06ZAthletes of the weekhttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/13/hs-aths-6-13-art-gpj124r42-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>The Dispatch high-school Athletes of the Week, based on performances from June 1 to 6:Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:14:06 GMT6a5fbc3c-119b-11e5-b809-353ff38f384c2015-06-13T12:14:06ZHigh-school softball | All-league teamshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/11/high11-gqi123uat-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>Brett Trimbur of Columbus Academy was named to the all-Central District Division III baseball second team.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:10:25 GMTf97ce500-1009-11e5-9bf9-353ff38f384c2015-06-11T09:10:25ZHigh-school football | OHSAA announces remodeled divisionshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/10/ohsaa-announces-remodeled-divisions.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>Eleven City League football teams moved up at least one division for the 2015 season, according to the new postseason alignment announced by the Ohio High School Athletic Association on Tuesday.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:01:00 GMTba847fab-0f3f-11e5-8c92-353ff38f384c2015-06-10T09:01:00ZHigh-school baseball | All-Central District Division I teamshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/10/high10-gdg123hfn-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:58:51 GMTb6e75c73-0f3f-11e5-8c92-353ff38f384c2015-06-10T08:58:51ZAmateur announcementshttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2015/06/09/amatsx09-gud1233ne-1.html
adcelannotate = {"mobilepaywallcategory" : "MOBILE_PREM-SPORTS","nativepaywallcategory" : "NATIVE_PREM-SPORTS"};]]>The Resurrection Power Church is holding a 3-on-3 tournament for ages 8-17 on Saturday. Contact Coach Osborne at 614-588-5915 or 614-917-7544.Tue, 09 Jun 2015 08:43:56 GMT8f795022-0e76-11e5-8dd3-353ff38f384c2015-06-09T08:43:56Z